Apple accused of breaking UK competition law by overcharging for apps

Almost 20 million users could be eligible for compensation, with 1.5bn damages sought

Apple is facing a demand for billions of pounds of consumer compensation in a British lawsuit that accuses the company of overcharging users by up to 30% on its App Store.

The claim argues that Apple's restrictive policies, which limit app developers to using its own payment systems, are generating excessive" profits for the company and leading to consumers paying more than they otherwise would. As a collective action, it seeks to represent the almost 20 million people in the UK who have spent money on the App Store, and seeks damages of up to 1.5bn.